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Hazard Pay for Controlled Burns | Birmingham News
Federal wildland firefighters are set to receive 25% hazard pay starting September for conducting controlled burns — a major shift from past policies that only rewarded them during active wildfire battles. This long-awaited change recognizes the dangerous, high-risk nature of prescribed fire work, which carries chemical, biological, and physical hazards similar to fighting raging flames. Advocated by the National Federation of Federal Employees since 2022, the move honors the critical, often overlooked role these firefighters play in preventing future disasters. Around 12,500 firefighters…
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